After hibernating all winter, you can only imagine how much I look forward to celebrating the wonders of summer. However as I am planning my summer celebrations, I must keep in mind my family’s health while serving their favorite flavors.
For many people, a first step in the fight to lose weight is to replace added sugars in beverages and foods with low calorie sweeteners. But among Hispanics in the United States, who face a growing problem with overweight and
During the long cold winter, many of us put on a few extra pounds. Now that spring is here, it’s time to shake off the extra pounds for a healthier you! National Nutrition Month is a great time to focus
If you’re an avocado fan, here’s another good reason to enjoy delicious avocados. A recent study by The Ohio State University (OSU) showed that eating avocado helped your body absorb provitamin A and convert it to Vitamin A. So adding
When it comes to nutrition, everyone has an opinion. However, most consumers are confused about most nutrition topics/issues – especially when it comes to grains! After having spent a few days exploring the wheat fields, a flour mill and a
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger More and more people are aware of the importance of eating whole grains in their day to day nutrition. Consuming whole grains can represent the first step in making your diet more nutritionally balanced.
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger A new school year is already here, leaving behind those long lazy summer days. Days when you had enough time to focus on having a balanced nutrition and a regular exercise plan. For those
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger A recent survey shows that more people are sleeping less than six hours a day, and 75% have reported having sleep difficulties more than one a week. Getting enough sleep is vital for your
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Nowadays the world seems to move at a different and faster pace than in past years. Everybody seems to run around all day long from one place to another, trying to finish the tasks
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Hard to believe and accept, but August slowly marks the end of summer, a time when you can reap the fruits of your hard work one more time. This time around will find you
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Summer is the perfect time to lighten your meals. Because of the high temperatures, calorie rich foods are harder to digest and can cause symptoms like bloating, fatigue and lack of energy. This is
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Eating out when on a diet or a healthy eating plan can most often be hard! Temptation is stronger than ever and the quality of your food can sometimes happen to not be what
